Oak Vanity with toe kick storage drawer. Photos by Brett
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Wichita with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, an integrated sink, marble benchtops and porcelain floors.

Kitchen, Half Baths, Dining Room and Bar - Williamsville, NY

Kaz Home Improvements

Final Bathroom Remodel
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, granite benchtops, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Fernhill Renovation

Sicora Design/Build

Farm Kid Studio
Photo of a small traditional kids bathroom in Minneapolis with ceramic floors.

A Storage Niche Tucks into an Unused Cavity

Arciform

The blue painted door echoes the vanity, while a creatively utilized cavity offers additional storage.
Design ideas for a small traditional bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

A small washroom that makes a big impact

My Bespoke Room

Small traditional bathroom in London.

Crocker Highlands Modern Mediterranean

The Home Co.

Marcell Puzsar
Design ideas for a small traditional kids bathroom in San Francisco with a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink and blue floor.

Victorian Chic Powder Room

Cypress Design Co.

Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Providence with a two-piece toilet, green walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink and black floor.

Lovely Blue Bathroom

HC Remodel & Design

Thomas Grady Photography
Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Omaha with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

Master Bathroom Renovation in Fairfield

Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC

From the beginning of the design process, the antique armoire was to be the feature of the bathroom. The challenge was to provide enough space for the armoire to occupy. The wall and floor finishes around the armoire were kept simple to not be distracting.

Bathroom Vanity Tops

Marble Uniques

Absolutely love the bronze hardware with this Giallo Ornamental Granite top.
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, brown walls and ceramic floors.

1142 Abbey Pl. NE

Connell & Schmidt Builders

Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet and grey walls.

Mission Viejo - Bathroom Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Gaines Way Residence

Matt Manning Surfaces

Photo of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Master Bathroom Remodel - Rochester Hills

Renovation By Design LLC

Small traditional master bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Arch street, small bathroom

Christina Richardson Interiors

The small bathroom feels spacious with white walls and a small pattern hexagonal floor tile. The IKEA vanity is made for small spaces but gives ample storage and a scandinavian vibe to this light and airy space.

Kingspark Project

Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design

Design by Kathryn J. LeMaster, Photo by Karen E. Segrave
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Little Rock with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors and green walls.

Parisian Café Porcelain Tri Black Tiles

Hyperion Tiles

A replica of encaustic cement tile designs typically found in chic interiors and cafés of Paris. The muted, yet pretty, colour palette belies the inherent strength of these tiles and the added bonus of the low slip finish makes them highly versatile.

New Vintage Shower

Big Tex Renovations

Small traditional bathroom in Dallas with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile and porcelain tile.

Bathroom Renovation for Under $5,000?

Melbourne Bathroom & Balcony Renovators

An amazing transformation is possible with a little elbow grease and creativity. In the author's case, the bathroom renovation cost less than $5,000 and created a new family-friendly space.

Mission Viejo - Bathroom Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, white walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Traditional Bathroom Design Ideas

If you’re looking for traditional bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Traditional Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.